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White Potato Pie

Cultural Context

White Potato Pie has roots in early American cooking, often made by settlers using locally available ingredients. This dish reflects the ingenuity of using simple staples like potatoes to create a comforting dessert. Traditionally enjoyed during holidays and gatherings, it has evolved into various regional adaptations, showcasing the versatility of potatoes beyond savory dishes.

AmericanUSdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 heaping cup mashed white potatoes (250-255 g)
1 cup white sugar (210 g)
3/4 cup evaporated milk (180 g)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
3 large eggs
1 raw 9-inch pie crust

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with added flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan binder.

1

Microwave baking potatoes until cooked, then remove skin and mash them.

2

Brush the mashed potatoes with 1/2 tsp lemon juice and cover with plastic wrap to prevent oxidation.

3

Melt 2 tbsp butter in the microwave.

4

In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 1 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/3 tsp salt. Stir to combine.

5

Taste the mixture and adjust flavors if necessary.

6

Add 3 large eggs to the mixture and blend with an electric mixer until smooth, about 30-60 seconds.

7

Pour the custard filling into the raw pie crust placed on a pizza pan for easy handling.

8

Bake in a 350°F oven uncovered for 50 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

microwavemixing bowlelectric mixerpizza panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Potato Custard PiePotato Pie

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